How to Arrange Roses in a Vase
Let’s think positively and assume that a dozen (or two) red Valentine’s Day roses will be arriving at your doorstep or office desk any minute now. Do you know how to make them look their best in a vase. Here’s how:
What you need:
- A vase about half as tall as your roses
- Green flower tape
- Floral shears or a sharp knife
1. Here’s the secret: using the floral tape, create a grid across the opening of the vase, using around four stips one way and four strips perpendicular to them.
2. Fill the vase with water that’s a little warmer than your body temperature.
3. Cut off the leaves and thorns that will be below the water line.
4. Cut off at least one inch from the bottom of the stem. (this will allow the roses to absorb water more easily)
5. Carefully insert the roses and greenery in the grid, working from the center to the rim
6. Keep the flowers away from direct heat or draughts.
7. Enjoy!
(photo © istockphoto)
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4 opinions for How to Arrange Roses in a Vase
Eileen
Feb 18, 2008 at 11:34 am
What a neat, easy idea. This will be useful to lots of others too.
Beautiful bouquet of roses - I’m counting just 11 roses though…or is it just my Baby Boomer eyes are giving out?
Interestingly, here in Russia, an Even number of flowers is for a happy occassion and for a sad occassion (for a funeral, in particular), always always always, an even number. So…receiving a dozen roses here in Russia would be cause for concern! ;)
Sandy Mitchell
Feb 18, 2008 at 11:40 am
Hi!
you know, it’s a stock photo and I admit that I didn’t count the roses. Perhaps the photographer is Russian? ~Sandy
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